Determining Author's Purpose and Perspective
Analyzing why a text was written and how the author's viewpoint shapes the content.
Key Questions
- Predict how this story would be different if told from the antagonist's perspective.
- Differentiate the author's primary goal: to entertain, to inform, or to persuade.
- Analyze how the author's background influences the way they describe events.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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